Baptism in Tobane
In this last month we have had two water baptisms. The first was at the village of Tobane. We baptized 22 people. Several of them were elders, one being the former chief of the village. Sunday we baptized 7 others in our front yard. This is from our congregation in town. We plan on having another baptism in our main congregation in a few weeks.
Baptizing Tafadzwa
Besides water baptisms we have been praying for the Lord to pour out His Spirit upon the people in our church. This is beginning to happen with a greater intensity and over 20 people have recently been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This fresh outpouring is also changing the dynamics of our meetings as prayers are intensifying and worship is becoming more heartfelt. Also some have turned in witchcraft items to be burned as a result. When a Botswana (person from Botswana) turns in witchcraft items for burning, you know they have turned a significant corner in their walk with the Lord.
On February 7th we started our Bible training Program in Selebi-Phikwe. We now have 16 students and are about to finish our first term studying two subjects; Healing and Marriage and Family. In order to pass the healing class students must not only pass the exam, but also have three documented cases of praying for someone and them being healed as a result. Besides the classes equipping the students, personally I have been encouraged by teaching them. We believe this bible training program is key to multiplying our effects in this nation and beyond. Next term we hope to reach our capacity of 25 students, as others have asked about joining.
This month we are featuring one of our Branch employees, Sipho Gwabeni. To read about Sipho and see a video please click the link and enjoy a song he led in church this past week…
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